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Old 29-06-05, 21:06
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Default Re: Re: Matchless

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Originally posted by Snowtractor
Funny, in my few books on motorcycles going back to the 1800's they don't mention Matchless, though I was aware of the brand. When did the company quit production?
Sean,

Sorry, thought you meant painted insignia, and I could not see any.

Matchless go back to the pioneer days of motorcycling. They became amalgamated with AJS and shared models, an early case of "badge engineering". Later on they joined with Norton and I think the last Matchless was made around 1970ish.

Richard
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